Section 14125.2 - Product requirements to qualify for coverage(a)(1) To qualify for Medi-Cal coverage a product shall be in general retail distribution, sold to the general public, and comply with any standards for products established by law or regulation. No product that is manufactured, distributed, or otherwise promoted for the exclusive use of beneficiaries of the Medi-Cal program shall be a Medi-Cal benefit. (2) For purposes of this section, "product" means any product which is in general retail distribution. (3) For purposes of this subdivision, "general retail distribution" means either of the following: (A) The product is included in a listing of approved products for purchase either by the federal or state government. (B) The product is on display and available for purchase by customers for private payment at licensed pharmacies or licensed medical supply dealers within California which are physical locations open to the general public. (b) In order to qualify as a Medi-Cal provider of incontinence medical supplies, a dealer shall have an established place of business that is readily identifiable as a medical supply business, be open to the general public at regularly established business hours, have incontinence supplies in stock on the premises or in a warehouse under the provider's direct control, and meet all local laws and ordinances regarding business licensing and operations. The department shall establish additional rules and regulations for participation in the Medi-Cal program as it deems necessary to ensure adequate safeguards to the integrity of the Medi-Cal program.Ca. Welf. and Inst. Code § 14125.2
Amended by Stats 2007 ch 188 (AB 203),s 79, eff. 8/24/2007.